Motivators?!

My daughter; I want to be around for her as long as possible! (plus she's a great weight loss tool between stealing my food and then making me chase after her)

But you're only 23, sigh.

With all the health problems around today and some caused by being overweight. Trying to stay healthy without taking a bunch of pharmaceutical drugs is my main motivation. The second is to live as long as possible without outside assistance, doctors, and hospitals.
My neighbor, just spent a week in the hospital getting his arteries opened back up. Another neighbor was just in the hospital with 400+ blood glucose. They are both overweight.

Not going to be a frumpy old lady for one more year. Getting ready for a rocking, rolling good time.

Simply_Yulz wrote: »

Hey y'all
So. I have a lot of problems with staying focused and sticking to "the plan" with working out and eating right. So I'm coming to all of you.
Share with me and others struggling.

What do you guys do or use to keep motivated????

My health. So much of my health requires me to exercise every day, and eat the right things. Options are not really on the list, so I just keep telling myself to do it.

jemhh wrote: »

Health is #1.

Vanity is #2.

But it's really close. Like 51/49.

HA! so true. they actually go together. when you are healthy, you look good.

i actually am a bit addicted to weight loss. this is the lightest, and healthiest i've ever looked/felt so just seeing progress motivates me more.

i thought i was going to stop at 160lbs, but i wasnt satisfied so i lost 5 more pounds, still cant see my six pack so im going to lose another 5.

Everytime I feel that 'burn' when working out, I think "This is what getting in shape feels like."

Some awesome answers here that definitely resonate with me.

Long term, I focus on things like being happy with what I see in the mirror. I want to be able to get dressed and leave the house without changing outfits 400 times to find something where my appearance doesn't make me want to burst into tears. I follow shops I'd like to buy from instagram. I also follow accounts there that promote a healthy lifestyle (if you have/get insta, follow me and let me know it's you. I am health_overhaul_journey)

Short term, I like to have milestones in the calendar. I like to have a fun run in their to work towards. I have the NikeRunning app (I put it on when I go for a powerwalk too) and like to see the miles rack up and my "Colour" change - I'm at green now meaning I've covered over 250kms!.

I have done the unthinkable and booked a trip in December to work towards too.

By not "doing a diet" or "following a plan". I eat food and drink drinks. I log it all and exercise a few times a week.

I use an indoor bike as it fits my life (kids and a husband who works weekends and late in the week plus it's free to use).

Food wise I eat stuff I like, I eat normal food at normal times with the normal people. So breakfast with my kids, tea with my family, meals out and drinks with friends. Logging just means I don't go crazy on portions and snacks. (But I do snack.)

Big thing for me mentally is not being on a diet. I don't go for the low fat version because full fat to me tastes better. I'd prefer butter on my potato that none.

You've got to do it for you.

SkinnyWannabeGal wrote: »

3 biggest motivators for me:

1) My child (I want to live a long life)
2) My health (I don't like being or feeling sick and I don't feel well when overweight)
3) My mirror (I want to be totally happy with what I see in it everyday. Plus, I hate changing outfits to find one that hides my fat the best each day. I want to look good in every clothing item that I own)

Yes!!!